Chicago Regional DOL Tracker - Old (Archived on 09/22/2004)

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Folks - sorry for the delay (I was out of town). JBM pl take the responsibility for maintaining the tracker till your case gets approved.

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Incomplete FAQ on Labor Certification in Chicago

last update August 20, 2002

- Seems there are two analysts working on RIR case
- It usually takes 3 to 3.5 months for RIR cases (for most of IT) and takes about 4.5 to 5 Months for Regular cases
- It usually takes about 6 to 10 days to receive Hard Copy after your case get certified
- If you running out of time in your H1-B (close to 6 years), Is possible to make a request to DOL officer to expedite your case (give them your request and proof that you're 6 years almost up) (USE WITH YOUR OWN RISK, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE)

- List of phone number and email of DOL officers
Abraytis, John 312-886-2928 Jabraytis@doleta.gov
Carroll, Sarah 312-353-1550 Scarroll@doleta.gov
Gonzalez, Marie 312-353-3333 mgonzalez@doleta.gov
Johnson, Marsha 312-353-1509 majohnson@doleta.gov
Kimmons, Belinda 312-353-1207 bkimmons@doleta.gov
Smith, MaryAnn 312-353-7536 masmith@doleta.gov
Van, Renee 312-353-3448 rvan@doleta.gov
Warren, Waconda 312-353-1054 wwarren@doleta.gov

- Many attorneys advise that it is better not to call DOL officers directly asking about
your case, because it will irritate DOL officer and some attorneys said if they get
irritated, they will try to find fault on your file
- WebSite Link related to this issue : http://www.murthy.com/UDavoid.html

- Automated Voice Message number 312-353-1059
AVM does not seem to be working propoerly right now

- (From Nanaji) If you want to talk to DOL officer, the best time is around 8.30 to 9am Chicago Time
- Currently email lcstatus05@doleta.gov does not work

Here some notes regarding the status

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Here is reply from DOL webmaster

From: FLC-DOL [FLC-DOL@doleta.gov]
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 12:30 PM

Subject: RE: status line

We have been having trouble with our national status system.
It is being worked on, and hopefully will be backup soon.

In the meantime you can get general information
from our web site: OWS.DOLETA.GOV/foreign.asp

Select Processing time on the right hand side of the screen (about 2 pages down)

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- The status is updated on 5 am from Monday to Thursday (according to official)
- Based on observation, the status SEEMS updated on 9 am Chicago Time from Monday to Thursday and seems on 9 pm on Friday afternoon also sometimes on saturday
- (Fron mnew) On every monday, Automatic Voice Message gets updated (very long update). When you call AVM and the phone keep ringing, it means AVM update is in progress

- Based on observation
when DOL officers review cases depends on DOT Code and RIR/Non RIR

for example if you are Prof / Teacher for some college/university it gets approved very fast , within 2 weeks after RD

if you are IT related jobs, it takes about 3 to 3.5 months for RIR

if you are chef, it takes about 3-5 months for RIR

if you are cleaner/gardener , it just take couple days after RD because they have to wait very long time in local

and when they take RIR case, seems they follow the RD but it depends on the officer which case # he/she wants to review


- Currently it takes less than 1 month for your cases to be put on Automated Voice message after Local SESA send it to Chicago
- DOL Chicago WebSite http://www.doleta.gov/regions/reg05...cutxt.cfm#times
- DOL Website for all region http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/foreign/times.asp
- jbm already provide excellent DOL Chicago tracker with the file called "chicago dol tracker excel.xls"
- If your case has not been processed according to time frame then make sure to
call your lawyer to inquiry about your case status, for example Your case has RD 4/1/2002 and today's date is August 31, 2002. When you check AVM, AVM reported that they already process case with RD 5/1/2002, it means that your case is about 2 weeks to 1 month behind. Please ask your lawyer to inquiry about your status, because there are possibilities that your case is lost or misplaced


- Some Immigration Link
www.immigration-law.com
www.shusterman.com
www.visalaw.com
www.murthy.com
www.shihab.net

Please give me more suggestion to make this FAQ useful for anybody that needs it
 
Re: JBM - Tracker

jbm,
Mine is an RIR case - however I received an RFE. Pl update tracker.
sdd
 
Sure SDD,

I will take care of tracker, so don't worry about it.

I think AVM is working fine only email status and faxback doesn't working alright as I know.

I will update tracker.

I saw some approval
054101XX
054102XX
054102XX
054103XX

Form aug 16th to aug 19th

which RD was may30th to june 4th.




Thanks,

JB
 
Re: No Title

Originally posted by bhattraj
yes, mine is 01/14/2002. mine showed up on the system on 02/26/2002
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Hi

Can you let me know how to check whether case is on the system or not.

Regards
 
Ok Guys. The case is finally approved.

RD 05/2802
AD 08/19/02

Still havent recd the hard copy. good luck to all you guys. Great Job for keeping this thread moving.

Total time was 4 mths and 11 days. Didnt expect it so soon

Regards
 
Re: When did you receive the case number?

Originally posted by pitme
Hi,

When did you receive your case number? and how? I am in the same boat as you, except a month later.

Date sent to SESA : 12/10/2001
Date recd at SESA : 12/12/2001
Date Sent to DOL : 02/20/2002
Case ID : dont have yet!
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Hi,
Can you let me how did you find the information, is there any way to find that.

Your help is highly appreciated

Regards
 
Re: 2 mnths is over by March 17th.

Originally posted by snehababu
But not yet in the system. That\'s why I\'m bit concerned..

Well, Let me wait for a week or two and then let my attorney talk to DOL.

Thanks Guys..
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hI,

Can you tell me how to see whether case is in the system or not, you help is highly appreciated

Regards
 
Re: Case Info

Originally posted by ginginakdi
Hi,

I got my Case number during the 1st Week of March around 5th or 6th. I sent mail to lcstatus05@doleta.gov with \'Employee Phone\' in the body of the e-mail. It gave all the cases for my employer and my case was there too.

Thanks
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Can you tell me how to get the case details from missouri, I am not sure whether your case has filed in Mo or Chicago.

If it is from chicago, then do you have any idea to get the case details like whether my case is in system or not and some other details if any.


My Lc is filed in Missouri.

Your help is highly appreciATED
 
Hi RAGHUC,

Hi RAGHUC,

Please go through url provided in wonderful faq provided by wxm8/ sdd. I am sure you can find more information. And to find out if you case reached to Chicago DOL please follow the direction posted below.

I hope this will help.

JB

Originally posted by jbm
There should be number for SESA (state level), My Lawyer called them to find out about the status of my application long time back, but I don't think it's open for public.

http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/foreign/contacts.asp

Prevailing Wage
Illinois Department of Employment Security
401 South State Street, 7th Floor North
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 793-6805
(312) 793-5151 FAX
http://www.ides.state.il.us/employer/special/alien/aliencert.htm

Permanent Labor
Illinois Department of Employment Security
401 South State Street, 7th Floor North
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 793-6831
(312) 793-5151 FAX


But I don't think you should call by yourself, because you are only benificary, let Lawyer call them and find out about the status.

Othert thing I mention in my previous posting, that you can call 1-312-353-1059 and select option 1 = permenent application and then select 2 serch by company phone number (you don't need case number) and it will give you the information about your case with DOT code and receive date. match your DOT code from your DOL application with AVM system if it already reach to DOL.

I hope this will help you,

JB
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Congratulation puneet_gcard,

Congratulation puneet_gcard and good luck for I-140 and I -485 concurrent filing,

Let us know when you received your HC.

And let us know what I-140 and I-485 forum are u using ?

JB
 
fax or email response

Hello JBM

Thanks for your response. I am trying to find out my case number from my employer tax-id based on my salary. Corporate attorneys do not give out case number. Having probems with both mail and fax from Sunday just no reposne.
 
Re: fax or email response

Have you tried using the AVM?
sdd

Originally posted by desione
Hello JBM

Thanks for your response. I am trying to find out my case number from my employer tax-id based on my salary. Corporate attorneys do not give out case number. Having probems with both mail and fax from Sunday just no reposne.
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Hi

Hi, I just created a new thread "Concurrent Filing I140 & I485 Nebraska Service Center " under ImmigrationPortal Forums > ImmigrationPortal.com > US Immigration > Immigrant Visas (Green Cards) > I-485 Issues.

It is still nothing there. Hopefully by the end of this
week, I can create a very simple FAQ based on people
experience dealing with I-140, I-485 , EAD and AP
in Nebraska service center.

If you do have suggestion, Please let me know

Thanks
 
Thanks wxm8.

We will visit that forum when we get chance or when our labor certified from here.

Good Luck for your concurent filing.

JB
 
Hi wxm8,

I tried to have a look at the new thread that you have stated for the I140 and I-485 concurrant issues but could not find one. I took the path that you have given.

My medicals are over last friday. Expecting the envelop in a day or two. My attorney is ready with all the required documents for the concurrant filing. Once the medicals come my attorney will go ahead and file the papers. That is the latest from my side.

See you in the new forum shortly.
Bye
 
Any new apporval ?

Any new apporval for DOL in chicago area ?

Either number of Labor certifcation application reduce day by day or people doesn't post thier application/ apporval and be only silent browser.

first option is good for everybody, then I think Labor process will speed up but 2nd option is very mean.

Thank you,

JB

Originally posted by jbm

I saw some approval
054101XX
054102XX
054102XX
054103XX

Form aug 16th to aug 19th

which RD was may30th to june 4th.




Thanks,

JB
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Checking out the case number

Hi,

One of my colleagues have found out the case numbers of all the cases filed with SESA through a telephone enquiry. But we do not know whose case is what!

Can some one suggest how to get my personal case number.

Thanks

Kris
 
new member and my status

Hello,

Had filed for RIR LABOR cert on May 18/2002 , was sent to Federal (Regional office) on July 11.

My case number is 0541149x

Please update on the tracker.
 
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Hello sum97,
Just was wondering if your case was filed from Chicago or was it from a neighbouring state?
One of my colleagues and my petitions were filed on the 21st of May but havent heard anything... on talking with the lawyer I was told that the SESA processing time has deteriorated significantly for the Chicago area.
Thx.
 
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